Sports nutrition company Optimum Nutrition, Downers Grove, IL,has released Gold Standard Gainer to help support weight gain, muscle building and recovery. The newest addition to the brand's Gold Standard line addresses consumer demand for a gainer that mixes easily without compromising on taste.

The company formulated Gold Standard Gainer for easy mixability—no blender required. It blends conveniently in a shaker cup for athletes on the move. Gold Standard Gainer is available in four flavors, including: Colossal Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream and Cinnamon Bun.

At 760 calories per serving, Gold Standard Gainer provides a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to high quality protein, plus good fats from flax and chia seed with added medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Each serving contains 55 grams of premium protein, mostly from isolate sources, to support muscle building. Gold Standard Gainer contains complex carbohydrates from whole foods like pea starch, potato starch and oats to help support energy and recovery. The product is banned substance tested.